A.R.C.H.I.E.
| A.R.C.H.I.E. | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Robin Dunne |
| Written by | Robin Dunne |
| Produced by | Shayne Putzlocher Glenn Paradis Sara Shaak |
| Starring | Michael J. Fox |
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| Countries | United States Canada |
| Language | English |
A.R.C.H.I.E. is a 2016 American-Canadian science fiction film written and directed by and starring Robin Dunne and featuring the voice of Michael J. Fox.[2] It is Dunne's feature directorial debut.[3][4][5][6]
Plot
[edit | edit source]Roboticist Brooke Benton creates a dog, Archie, that can talk and has super speed, strength, and X-ray vision. Upon learning the military is shutting down the program, she releases the robot dog into the wild, hoping it will help a family in need. Archie ventures into the town of Deanewood and befriends Isabel, a lonely girl who lives with her uncle and town mayor, Paul. Isabel and Archie form a close bond and help Paul retain his mayorship and run his hamburger restaurant.[2]
Cast
[edit | edit source]- Michael J. Fox as A.R.C.H.I.E (voice)[7]
- Katharine Isabelle as Brooke Benton[7]
- Robin Dunne as Paul[7]
- Sarah Desjardins as Isabel Sullivan[8]
- Fred Ewanuick as Hugh[9]
Reception
[edit | edit source]SciFiPulse.net reviewed the film, writing that "Overall. A.R.C.H.I.E. is a fun ride that kids of all ages including grown-up ones like me will enjoy. The writing is solid in creating a fun world and sympathetic and relatable characters."[10] The Dove Foundation gave A.R.C.H.I.E a seal of approval.[1]
Sequel
[edit | edit source]The film spawned a sequel released in 2018 titled A.R.C.H.I.E. 2: Mission Impawsible.[11] The sequel received reviews from Dove and Common Sense Media.[12][13]
References
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External links
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